Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
12 Dale Street - Johannesburg - Midrand - 2022
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
14 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162300
ESKOM is requesting bidders to extend the validity of their existing tender submissions for a 3-year, as-and-when-required contract for the maintenance inspection and supplemental treatment of utility wood poles in the gauteng cluster. This is not a new tender but an extension of the current tender validity period. The extension is required as the evaluation process is taking longer than anticipated.
The tender validity period must be extended to 31 December 2026.
Submit a signed confirmation letter agreeing to the extension.
The original tender pricing, scope, and delivery period must remain unchanged.
The contract is for maintenance and treatment of utility wood poles in Gauteng.
The work is on an 'as and when required' basis over 3 years.
Enquiries should be directed to Tlou Mashilo at Eskom.
Date & Time
Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 16:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
12 Dale Street - Johannesburg - Midrand - 2022
14 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
30 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Letter to Extend validity period of Tender -E2349DXEAL.pdf
Eskom is extending the validity period for tender E2349DXEAL from 30 July 2026 to 31 December 2026 due to prolonged evaluation. The tender is for maintenance inspection and supplemental treatment of utility wood poles in Gauteng on an 'as and when required' basis over 3 years.
Median Estimate
R 143 822
Range
Based on 13 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Description
Source: Letter to Extend validity period of Tender -E2349DXEAL.pdfScope: TOP UP maintenance inspection and supplemental treatment of utility wood poles in the Gauteng Cluster.
Execution: As and when required.
Duration: 3 years.
Area: Eskom Distribution (Gauteng Cluster).
Important Dates
Source: Letter to Extend validity period of Tender -E2349DXEAL.pdf (unknown)Tender validity extension deadline: 31 December 2026.
Original tender validity expiry: 30 July 2026.
Letter issued: 14 July 2026.
Contact Information
Source: Letter to Extend validity period of Tender -E2349DXEAL.pdf (unknown)Submission Guidelines
Source: Letter to Extend validity period of Tender -E2349DXEAL.pdf (unknown)Submit a signed confirmation letter to extend the tender validity period until 31 December 2026. The letter must include:
Returnable Documents
Source: Letter to Extend validity period of Tender -E2349DXEAL.pdf (unknown)Required: Signed confirmation letter for validity extension.
Must include:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Letter to Extend validity period of Tender -E2349DXEAL.pdf (unknown)Only original tenderers who submitted to enquiry E2349DXEAL are eligible to respond to this extension request. New applicants cannot apply through this document.
Technical Specifications
Source: Letter to Extend validity period of Tender -E2349DXEAL.pdf (unknown)Scope: Maintenance inspection and supplemental treatment of utility wood poles in the Gauteng Cluster.
Basis: As and when required.
Duration: 3 years.
Area: Eskom Distribution (Gauteng Cluster).
Compliance Requirements
Source: Letter to Extend validity period of Tender -E2349DXEAL.pdf (unknown)Maintain original tender terms and conditions, including pricing, scope, and delivery period. No amendments permitted during the validity extension.
Contractual Terms
Source: Letter to Extend validity period of Tender -E2349DXEAL.pdf (unknown)Tender validity extension requested until 31 December 2026.
Original tender validity expiry: 30 July 2026.
Terms: All original pricing, scope, and delivery conditions must remain unchanged. No amendments permitted.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
EskomContact Person
TLOU MASHILO
Phone
011-800-6223
[email protected]
Address
12 Dale Street - Johannesburg - Midrand - 2022
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
14 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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